Iran's defense self-sufficiency

In official Iranian sources, after the Sacred Defense and under sanctions pressure, the country pursued a policy of defense self-sufficiency, building industries to produce missiles, drones, tanks, aircraft, warships and air-defense systems. The official narrative describes this self-sufficiency as a strategic achievement and a factor of deterrence.

Compiled from the official narrative and sources of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Assessments differ across sources; this entry reflects the official Iranian narrative.